Exhibitions

China’s White Gold
Contemporary Porcelain from
Jingdezhen

To mark the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee, The Fitzwilliam Museum
is showcasing the first major
exhibition in this country of
more than 80 works created
in Jingdezhen, China, by over
50 contemporary ceramicists.
Comprising technically brilliant
works ranging from the traditional
to the avant-garde, the exhibition
explores Jingdezhen’s legacy, and
looks at what it means for artists
working there today.

Discover a tale of incredible
craftsmanship, industrial espionage of trade secrets and conspicuous consumption on a grand scale. Featuring some of the world’s foremost porcelain ceramicists and works never before seen in the UK, including a number of specially commissioned pieces.

The exhibition’s principal partner is the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute.